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6 ft high concentrations of benzene can produce central nervous system depression characterized by confusion, dizziness, tightening of the leg muscle, excitation, stupification and coma. Benzene is a known leukemogen and suspected human mutagen,carcinogen and teratogen. It is4.also a severe fire hazard. TLV = l Oppm, PEL = l ppm Odor ThresholIonization Potential = 9.245. 2. NAPHTHALENE Naphthalene can affect the body by inhalation, eye or skin contact or by ingestion; it is also absorbed by the skin. Inhalation or ingestion may cause gastrointestinal disorders an bloody or dark urine. Exposure to naphthalene may also cause destruction of red blood cells resulting in anernia, jaundice, and kidney and liver damage. Naphthalene may also cause skin irritation and, possible, and allergic rash. Repeated exposure may cause cataracts. TLV = 10 ppm, PEL = 10 ppm, Threshold Odor Concentration = 0.003 to 0.3 ppm. Ionization Potential = 8.12. 3. ETHYL BENZENE Liquid ethyl benzene is an irritant to the skin and mucous membranes. Ethyl benzene vapors are irritating to the eyes and can cause dizziness, irritation to the nose and throat, and a sense of constriction of the chest. Exposure to high vapor concentrations can cause ataxia, loss of consciousness, tremor of the extremities and death due to respiratory failure. It is also and experimental teratogen. TLV = 100 ppm, PEL = 100 ppm, Odor Threshold Concentration = 0,25 to 200 ppm. Ionization potential = 8,76. 4. TOLUENE Toluene is a skin and eye irritant. It can cause central nervous system depression which is characterized by headaches, nausea, loss of appetite, lassitude and impairment of coordination and reaction time. It may affect the liver and blood, and it may also be a mutagen. TLV = 100 ppm, PEL =100 ppm. Odor Threshold Concentration= 0.17 to 40 ppm, Ionization Potential = 8.82. 5. XYLENE Xylene is a skin, eye and respiratory system irritant. It is moderately toxic by inhalation and ingestion and may cause pulmonary edema if inhaled in high concentrations. TLV = 100 ppm, PEL = 100 ppm. Odor Threshold Concentration = 0.5 to 3.8 ppm. Ionization Potential = 8.45 - 8.56.